A 3-3 tie between the Tokyo Yakult Swallows and Orix Buffaloes left both sides in a weird state of emotional purgatory. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Film Festival is More than Ready for Its Return to In-Person 35th Edition, Says Chairman Ando Hiroyasu
The Olympic Games, the Coronation of the Emperor and the COVID pandemic have each thrown up challenges to the normal functioning of the Tokyo International Film Festival in recent years. But the ... ( read original story ...)
Health ministry confirms 1,735 coronavirus cases in Tokyo
Japan's health ministry says it confirmed 1,735 new cases of the coronavirus in Tokyo on Monday. The daily tally is up 147 from a week ago. The ministry also confirmed six deaths from COVID-19 in the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Film Festival Presents Finalists of Amazon Prime Video Take One Award
For the second year in a row TIFF is hosting the Amazon Prime Video Take One Awards for new filmmakers. “We want Amazon to be a home for talent — when directors come up with great new ideas, we want ... ( read original story ...)
This rare Tokyo-only KitKat is made from cacao grown in Tokyo
The perfect souvenir from Tokyo – pick up the exclusive KitKat Mini Tokyo Cacao only in Tokyo from November 9 Besides Japan’s wild and wacky KitKat flavours, you can also find some premium, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan econmin Yamagiwa to step down – NHK
Japanese Economy Minister Daishiro Yamagiwa plans to step down on growing calls from the opposition to resign due to his insufficient explanations about his ties to the controversial Unification ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nidec posts 16% jump in Q2 operating profit to record
Japanese electric motor maker Nidec Corp on Monday posted a 16% rise in second-quarter operating profit, setting a record, as it passed on higher prices to customers, reduced costs and benefited from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s suspected FX intervention fails to stem yen slide
Japanese policymakers on Monday continued efforts to tame sharp yen falls, including through two straight market days of suspected intervention, but ultimately failed to prop up the currency against ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Will they or won’t they? Japan uses guessing game to shore up yen
Japanese authorities are relying heavily on psychological tactics to fight yen bears, which means keeping markets guessing about their foreign exchange intervention rather than overt attempts to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s authorities have done ‘fairly well’ in currency interventions: Standard Chartered
Steven Englander of the bank discusses Japanese intervention in the currency market and how authorities could make a profit on its intervention. ( read original story ...)
Japan declines comment on intervention
Will not comment on intervention possibility; Will release intervention data at end of month; No change in stance ready to take any necessary action at any time. - (JP) Japan said to consider program ... ( read original story ...)
What To Expect At A Ryokan In Japan (+ Review Of My Ryokan Experience)
So, I did a thing recently. I stayed at a ryokan in what seemed like the middle of nowhere in Japan and it was one of the best experiences of my life. With all of the hot spring soaking, relaxing, and ... ( read original story ...)
Poll Shows Most Japanese Want BOJ Policy Review Amid Weak Yen
A poll showed more than half of Japanese want the Bank of Japan’s ultra-easy monetary policy reviewed as the yen struggles close to a three-decade low against the dollar, worsening inflation on ...
Japan govt will take action in forex market when needed, finance minister says
The Japan government would take necessary action to prevent what he described as excessive fluctuations in the currency market.
Japan govt urges BOJ to be vigilant to market swings – stimulus draft
Japan's government will urge the central bank to be vigilant to the economic impact of sharp market moves in a scheduled spending package aimed at cushioning the blow from rising living costs, a draft ... ( read original story ...)
What it’s like to take part in a Japanese tea ceremony in Tokyo
Tea ceremonies are popular tourist experiences in Japan – and it's no wonder. Even in its more modern, shortened form, the tea ceremony provides a wonderful glimpse into Japanese culture. ( read original story ...)